Linda Feldmann

Reports of gunfire at or in close proximity to the White House are not common, and the intent of the shots was not immediately clear.

Obama won Nevada handily in 2008 – and captured 78 percent of the Latino vote. But in 2012 Nevada will be a battleground. Republicans see an opening, because the poor economy has hit minority groups hard.

A new poll shows Herman Cain neck and neck with Mitt Romney, even after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against Cain. But is he out of the woods yet?

A new poll shows Herman Cain neck and neck with Mitt Romney, even after sexual harassment allegations surfaced against Cain. But is he out of the woods yet?

Herman Cain appears to think he can wait out the current storm over allegations of sexual harassment, just as candidate Bill Clinton did. But Herman Cain is not Bill Clinton.

Obama's plan to cut federal deficits over the next 12 years relies on tax increases for the wealthy as well as budget cuts. But he rejects Republican plans for reforming Medicare.

When will the president join the debate on how to avoid a national fiscal train wreck?

Via a Facebook announcement and YouTube video, Tim Pawlenty has become the first 'serious' Republican candidate to form an exploratory committee, which allows him to raise campaign funds.

Apparently Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are making clear moves toward running for president, but Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, and John Bolton? Not so much.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is expected to announce this week the formation of an exploratory committee for the 2012 presidential election, a first step toward a full-fledged campaign.

The Conservative Political Action Conference's opening included Donald Trump touting himself, Michele Bachmann slamming "ObamaCare" and Rand Paul talking about massive budget cuts.

All eyes are focused on the upcoming midterms, but some Republicans have already turned their eyes to the 2012 presidential election. Sarah Palin, along with three other big names, dominate the speculation.

Sarah Palin endorsed Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer as a ‘mama grizzly' Thursday. The Wyoming gubernatorial candidate joins Palin's growing sisterhood of conservative feminists.

Bristol Palin, America's most famous teen mom, may be part of a trend. After years of improved teen contraceptive use and declines in teen pregnancy and births, the numbers may be reversing among certain groups of teens.